Rocky Cape National Park 
Rocky Cape National Park, established in 1967 to protect the prehistoric caves, is a rugged stretch of coast with reefs and small offshore islands.
The caves, occupied by the aboriginal inhabitants of Tasmania over thousands of years, are of great archaeological interest for the great heaps of animal and fish bones and shells, which throw light on the life of the Aborigines.
The caves, occupied by the aboriginal inhabitants of Tasmania over thousands of years, are of great archaeological interest for the great heaps of animal and fish bones and shells, which throw light on the life of the Aborigines.
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Rock shelters that provided protection from the weather can be seen at the west end of Sisters Beach and on Flagpole Hill at Rocky Cape. Along the coast are little hidden beaches sheltered by promontories of quartzite rock reaching out into the Bass Strait.
Things to See
Boat Harbour
In the little settlement of Boat Harbor (pop. 300) rocky promontories alternate with little sickle-shaped beaches. There is good bathing on Boat Harbor Beach and Sisters Beach (which is within the national park).
Accommodation is available in motels and on a camping ground. Excursions to Sisters Island and to Birdlife Park (rare species of birds) are available. Inland is a fertile agricultural area.
Accommodation is available in motels and on a camping ground. Excursions to Sisters Island and to Birdlife Park (rare species of birds) are available. Inland is a fertile agricultural area.
Walking Trails
Well-marked walking trails in Rocky Cape National Park run east along the coast from Rocky Cape to Sisters Beach and up the hills (fine views of coast).
Rocky Cape National Park
Smithton, TAS 7330
Australia
Smithton, TAS 7330
Australia
